Author: Nik
What Is Bambu Lab’s Let’s Make It Fund? A $300,000 Opportunity for Makers
Every maker knows this moment. You have a great 3D printing idea. The design looks good. The prototype works. Then reality hits. You don’t have enough time. You don’t have enough money. And the project slowly dies inside a folder on your computer. Bambu Lab just launched something that could change this. It’s called Let’s Make It…
Best 3D Scanners for Makers (2025): What Actually Works for 3D Printing
Introduction A few years ago, owning a 3D scanner as a home maker felt unnecessary. They were expensive and hard to use. And most of the time, the scan results looked impressive on screen but fell apart once you tried to 3D print them. That’s no longer the case in 2025. Today’s 3D scanners are…
Filament Runout on Bambu Lab: AMS Auto Refill, Resume Prints & Best Practices
What happens when filament runs out on a Bambu Lab printer? Learn how AMS auto refill works, how to resume prints safely, and how to avoid gaps, jams, and failed prints.
The Complete Guide to FDM 3D Print Post-Processing (Beginner to Pro)
Post-processing is the key to making FDM 3D prints look smooth and professional. This step-by-step guide explains sanding, filling, priming, and painting in a simple, practical way for beginners.
2025: The Year Consumer FDM Entered the Multi-Material Era
2025 is a big year for consumer 3D printing. For the first time, multi-material and multi-color FDM printing moved from “high-end features” to tools that everyday makers can use. Many brands launched new systems. Many of them focus on faster switching, cleaner prints, and less wasted filament. The change did not happen by chance. Companies…
Beginner’s Guide to Filaments Usage 2025
If you’re new to 3D printing, this simple guide will help you choose the right filament, use it the correct way, avoid common beginner mistakes, and get clean first prints. Learn how PLA, PETG, TPU, and ABS behave, how to store and dry your filaments, and how to start with safe, beginner-friendly projects.
Top 3D Printers for Cosplay Armor & Props (2025-2026)
Looking to print cosplay armor, props or helmets? Here are 2025’s top 3D printers ranked by real-world results, size, speed, and reliability.
Best Large-Format 3D Printers 2025 (Print Big Projects at Home)
Print helmets, props, furniture parts, and giant models at home. This 2025 guide compares the best large-format 3D printers for size, speed, and reliability.
Best 3D Printers for Kids, Students & STEM Projects (2025 Guide)
This guide emphasizes the educational benefits of 3D printing and provides a breakdown of suitable printers for different age groups. It details essential features for early learners, teens, and college students, focusing on safety, ease of use, and print quality. The right choice can significantly enhance creative learning and problem-solving skills.
Best 3D Printers for Small Business & Etsy Sellers (Prosumer Picks 2025)
Turning 3D printing into a real business is very different from printing for fun. You’re no longer asking “Can this printer make a cool Benchy?” You’re asking things like: This guide is written specifically for small businesses and Etsy sellers who need prosumer-level 3D printers: machines that sit between hobby toys and industrial monsters. The…
